Reviewing for examinations is a complex process involving many decisions. Do you re-read? Do you just review your notes? Do you read papers you’ve written? Just what exactly should you do to review? These questions are on my mind for two reasons lately. The first reason is that my own students sent many e-mails asking these very questions prior to their first exam in the course I am teaching this semester. The second reason is that the time avaiable for study prior to my own qualifying exams quickly approaches and I am readjusting my study methods to suit the time … Continue reading →